IT² Links

Information is the key to success. If you want to get the facts about IT, look at our links and get connected!

• American Access Technology
  Good zone cabling site

• BICSI
  BICSI is the premier association for the cabling industry. Check out the RCDD certification and Resourse Library. "BICSI is an organization comprised of professionals from the Telecommunications industry. They conduct training for low-voltage cabling distribution design and installation and are non-profit. I find it interesting that they began basically as a series of informal brainstorming sessions between fellow industry pros and blossomed into the organization they are today."

• Black Box
  Great site for telecommunication active and passive equipment and tech documentation.

• Brainbuzz.com
  A great site for IT certification. Free tutorials and practice quizzes.

• CableTesting.com
  "I like this site because it keeps you up to date on the latest cable installations. They cover the different types of copper cables, what they are made of and their expectations."

• Cabling Business Magazine
  One of only several cabling magazines.

• Cabling Installation & Maintenance
  The other cabling magazine. You must read both online magazines each month to keep current.

• Cabling Standards Update
  "They give you the latests updates on cabling standards.The updates are quarterly and they are from the TIA meetings. This is good site for the installer cause has questions and answers regarding telecommunication/standard issues."

• Cisco
  The big dog on the porch, Cisco.

• Commweb Training
  Great site for telecom information

• CompTIA's TechCareer Compass - Great site to find out about jobs in networking and telecommunications and the skills required to apply for these positions. - http://tcc.comptia.org

• Corning's Discovery Center
  Wow! See into the future...

• Dux Computers
  Good PC maintenance information.

• Fiber Optic LAN Section (FOLS) of the TIA
  Great site for info on the latest regarding "Fiber-to-the-Desktop"

• Free Online Certification Tests
  Great site to see what you know and prepare for a certification exam.

• HowStuffWorks
  Good "stuff" on how "stuff" like computers and networks work.

• Intel Processors Quick Reference
  A list of capsule descriptions of Intel chips; Compare Pentiums with Celerons

• Intel's Ethernet Networking Connectivity
  Great site to learn about network connectivity and 10GbE, which is the future.

• Intel's Museum
  Great interactive learning site for CPUs and other semiconductor technologies.

• Intel's Wireless Security Resource Center
  You must develop your own wireless security plan now. No one will do it for you.

• (IT) Certification Magazine
  Learn about IT certifications. "Good resourse!"

• ITPapers.com
  Fantastic site for IT white papers.

• LANSHACK
  Good site to great pricing, etc.

• Microsoft's TechNet Online
  Great site for Windows and networking information. Must see!

• Network.Wiring.Com
  "This site is pretty cool because they seem like they have everything you need to know about cable and wiring. They provide you with a lot of informations on it."

• Panduit
  A premier cable hardware manufacturer. We have their equipment in the lab.

• PracticallyNetworked
  "Great site, has hardware reviews, and tutorials for Ethernet, ATM, Tokken Ring. Mostly for SBHO types. But useful none the less."

• Protocols.com
  Great directory on protocols

• SharkyExtreme.com
  Great site offering in-depth reviews of PC components

• Technology Review
  Great site from MIT that reviews the latest technological advancements.

• TIA
  " TIA (Telecommunications Industry Association) is an organization of diverse telecom companies. They are involved directly with setting the standards for telecom systems and offer various marketing services for telecommunications including User Premises Equipment, Network Equipment, Wireless Communications, Fiber Optics, and Satellite Communications. They also strive for the bettering of humanity thru improved communications, economic growth, and furthering its member's business opportunities by creating or supplying a competitive and innovative market. They have an announcement from Aug. 20, 2001 that I found interesting. Since the organization is global and telecommunications are as well, they are looking to establish a more global standards premise. For the novice, they have a cool resource section on the website."

• Tom's Hardware
  Great site on PC hardware.